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Learn about common pain-causing health conditions, their progression paths, their causes, and effective treatment options. Our blog offers valuable information to people who experience pain and anyone who wishes to learn more about long-lasting, safe, and noninvasive treatments.

These articles also explain how Superior Physical Therapy addresses these common health problems through an innovative approach called the Superior Method. This approach aims to accurately identify the underlying cause of pain in order to develop a more tailored and collaborative treatment plan.

The Strength Bank Account: Why What You Do Before Hip Replacement Surgery Changes Everything

Patients who do prehab before hip replacement recover faster, hurt less, and get back to independence sooner. Here's why almost nobody does it — and how to start.

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Was Your Hip MRI or X-ray Really Worth It?

Was Your Hip MRI or X-ray Really Worth It? You finally got the imaging. After weeks—or months—of hip pain, your doctor ordered an MRI or X-ray. You were hoping for clarity. Answers. A clear path forward. Instead, you got a...

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Why Does My Hip Hurt All of a Sudden?

Why Does My Hip Hurt All of a Sudden? It always seems to happen out of nowhere. You wake up, take a few steps… and there it is. A sharp pinch. A deep ache. A stiffness that wasn’t there yesterday....

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3 Simple Self-Tests to Understand Your Hip Pain

3 Simple Self-Tests to Understand Your Hip Pain—And What to Do About It   Hip pain can feel confusing. Is it coming from the joint? The muscles? The tendons? Or something else entirely? While a true diagnosis should always come...

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Dispelling the Myth of Hip “Bone on Bone” with Biotensegrity

Dispelling the Myth of Hip “Bone on Bone” with Biotensegrity   If you’ve ever been told you have “bone on bone” in your hip, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common—and most alarming—phrases patients hear after an orthopedic...

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Walking the Greens Without Pain: Solutions for Knee Pain in Golfers

Walking the Greens Without Pain: Solutions for Knee Pain in Golfers There’s something timeless about walking the course—the rhythm of your steps between shots, the quiet anticipation before a swing, the connection between your body and the game. But when...

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The Golfer’s Elbow: Exploring Effective Treatments

The Golfer’s Elbow: Exploring Effective Treatments   Golfer’s elbow, medically known as medial epicondylitis, is a condition characterized by pain and irritation on the inside of the elbow. Despite its name, it’s not limited to golfers—any repetitive gripping, lifting, or...

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Unlock Your Hips, Fix Your Golf Swing: Play Pain-free Again with More Power

Unlock Your Hips, Fix Your Golf Swing: Play Pain-free Again with More Power   Many golfers focus on their swing mechanics when something goes wrong on the course. They adjust their grip, change their stance, or try to modify their...

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The Hidden Cause of Golf Pain

The Hidden Cause of Golf Pain: How Limited Hip Motion Leads to Back, Knee, and Shoulder Problems   Golfers often assume that pain in their back, knee, or shoulder must mean something is wrong with that specific joint. But in...

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When Your Hips Stop Moving, Your Golf Game Starts Hurting

When Your Hips Stop Moving, Your Golf Game Starts Hurting: How Applied Functional Science Physical Therapy Restores Pain-Free Swings   Golf may look effortless, but the golf swing is one of the most complex athletic movements in sports. It requires...

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Anatomy of Shoulder Pain Relief

Anatomy of Shoulder Pain Relief   Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints among adults, often affecting sleep, work, and daily activities. At Superior Physical Therapy, we approach shoulder pain not just by addressing symptoms but by...

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Functional Healing for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Functional Healing for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome   Shoulder pain when reaching, lifting, or sleeping on your side? You may be dealing with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome—a common yet often misunderstood condition. While most treatments focus only on the painful joint, the...

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What Is Sciatica?

Do you have pain, numbness, tingling or heaviness running down one or both legs? Do you have pain in your knee, hip, ankle or foot…AND your lower back? If so, then you may have a condition called “SCIATICA”…The Sciatic Nerve...

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The #1 Single Biggest Mistake People Suffering With Lower Back Pain Make

If I asked you what is the number one exercise to perform for your lower back, what would you say?  Quick I will give you 5 more seconds……Ok let me guess.  You immediately thought of a “Core exercise” probably a...

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[Secret] What Is Successful Treatment For Lower Back Pain

There is so much information out that claims to help treat lower back pain.  Ranging from braces, special chairs, special beds, machines that heat it up, cool it down, electrically shock the lower back. I'm here to tell you that...

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So What's The Deal With These Workshops?

Over the past 6 months the team at Superior has been putting on workshops monthly educating the community about lower back pain. We usually cover the top 3 types of lower back pain, the top 3 causes of lower back...

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Sciatica Really Doesn't Mean Anything

By Andrew Gorecki, Physical Therapist So as a physical therapist I hear on a daily basis about people’s sciatica pain. They have either been diagnosed, googled, webmd searched, etc and have determined that they in fact have Sciatica. I would...

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